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PRODUCTS OF THE MILLING INDUSTRY; MALT; STARCHES; INULIN; WHEAT GLUTENStarches; inulin

Manioc (cassava) starch

Standard EU duty
166 EUR / tonne
VAT
5%
Additional duties / sanctions
3 rules
ERGA OMNESBYRU
Docs required
12 docs
C644Y9297P017P557P237P24+6
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty166 EUR / TNE-R2204/99
Additional duties / sanctions
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNES (excl. RU, BY)Additional dutiesSee notes2 condition(s)R1227/25
BYAdditional duties50%-R1227/25
RUAdditional duties50%-R1227/25
Preferences
AD 0%AL 0%ALLTC 66 EUR / tonneALLTC 66 EUR / tonneBA 0%CA 0 EUR / tonneCAMER 0%CARI 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0 EUR / tonneFJ 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%IL 0%IS 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%NO 0%NZ 41.5 EUR / tonnePG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%TH 66 EUR / tonneUA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XK 0%XS 0%
Notes
TM01026In case the goods are exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or from Belarus, the additional customs duty based on Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1227 is applied.
TM01026In case the goods are exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or from Belarus, the additional customs duty based on Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1227 is applied.
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
TM01026In case the goods are exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or from Belarus, the additional customs duty based on Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1227 is applied.
CD606Eligibility to benefit from this quota shall be subject to the presentation of a certificate of origin meeting the conditions laid down in Article 57 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447.
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

DEgold792/25-1

Native tapioca starch powder for food industry

skrobia z manioku (tapioka)GRI 1GRI 6
PTgold-IPV-010

Cassava starch for baking

korzeń manioku (skrobia)GRI 1GRI 6
FRgold24-07167

Corn and tapioca starch mixture powder

skrobia kukurydziana i tapiokowaGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold491/24-1

Chicory root extract powder (inulin)

inulina (z korzenia cykorii)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold696/24-1

Fine maize starch for cooking and baking

skrobia kukurydzianaGRI 1GRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification under CN 1108 14

CN code 1108 14 covers starch of manioc (cassava). Cassava starch is isolated polysaccharide from cassava roots. Used in food, paper, textile, and chemical industries.

Import requirements 1108 14

EU food safety - HCN limits, contaminants, pesticides. Phytosanitary certificate required. Cassava starch is gluten-free.

Market 1108 14

Mass international trade product. Major exporters: Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil.

Manioc starch in the food industry

Manioc starch under CN 1108 14 is one of the most important starch products in global trade. It serves as a thickener, stabiliser and texturiser in the food industry. Main suppliers are Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. Naturally gluten-free, it is valued in food production for coeliac consumers. Imports are subject to HCN controls with a limit of 10 mg/kg. Purity, moisture (max 13%) and ash content are also tested. Manioc starch has unique gelling properties valued in tapioca pearl and bubble tea production worldwide.

Frequently asked questions

Difference from cassava flour 1106 20?
Cassava starch is isolated high-purity polysaccharide. Cassava flour contains all root components.
Are products under CN 11 08 14 subject to Gluten-free?
Yes, products classified under CN code 11 08 14 are subject to the requirements of this regulation. Importers should verify specific obligations depending on the nature and intended use of the product. Current requirements should be checked in the TARIC system and relevant implementing provisions.
Are products under CN 11 08 14 subject to Documents?
Invoice, analysis certificate (including HCN), phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin.
Where is manioc starch CN 1108 14 mainly imported from?
Main suppliers of manioc starch CN 1108 14 to the EU are Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. Imports require HCN testing (limit 10 mg/kg) and a phytosanitary certificate.